Laptop or Tablet? Which is best for what?

Innovations from pioneers like Toshiba continue making laptops thinner and lighter, yet more versatile and powerful than ever, while advancements in form factor have given the world devices like the tablet PC. Between laptops and tablets, which is right for you? It depends on your lifestyle, personal tastes, where you go and what you want to do.

Tablets are very affordable, but can be more expensive than some entry-level laptops.

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Depending on features and performance, laptops are offered with variety of price points to fit even the strictest budget.

Our Advice

Both laptops and tablets greatly expand what you can do and enjoy, and how far you can venture, in today’s fast-growing digital world.For the utmost in freedom—connecting, browsing, sharing, communicating or consuming media on the go, the tablet gets our vote.

But as a main PC, mobile entertainment center, or replacement for your desktop computer, the laptop is our front runner. Built-in optical drives, larger displays and stereo speakers make them best for movies, music, gaming and multitasking. Plus, you’ll have the power to accomplish virtually anything you want to do.